Change into indirect narration He said to me, "Can I use your phone?"
Correct answer: B. He asked me if he could use my phone.
- A. He asked me that if he could use my phone.
- B. He asked me if he could use my phone.
- C. He asked me if he could used my phone.
- D. He asked me if he used my phone.
Explanation
When converting direct speech to indirect speech:- "Can I" becomes "could he" (change from present to past and from first person to third person)- No need to add unnecessary words or change the word order
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